Archives for Mar,2013

The Journals of Gerontology released a study in 2012 that examimed those over the age of 65 living with multiple chronic conditions. What they found is that those with a purpose in life and positive relations with others had lower levels of inflamation...

Meeting the mental health needs within the long-term care sector is an increasing concern. Studies reveal that 44% of those living in long term care have symptoms of depression yet only a small proportion actually receive an evaluation by a licensed mental...

The Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA) Annual Conference will be held in Charlotte, North Carolina, May 7-9, 2013. The mission of ALFA is to advance quality of life for seniors and their families and ensure a future of innovation, entrepreneurialism...

The Ontario Association of Non-Profit Homes and Services for Seniors will be holding their 2013 Annual Meeting and Convention with this year’s theme Great Places to Live and Work on April 29 – May 1, 2013. The Java Music Club will be presenting a...

The Ontario Long Term Association is hosting its annual convention April 7-9th in the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. The opening keynote speaker will be Peter Reed, CEO of the Pioneer Network. The Java Music Club will be there! Read more

The Ontario Research Institute for Aging’s 2-Year Progress Report (2011-2012) is now available on their website. The report profiles the Schlegel Research Chairs, provides highlights of research projects and also research-to-practice activities,...

The Java Music Club was recently at the Ontario Long Term Care Association Applied Research Education Day held February 13th, 2013 at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel in Toronto, Ontario. The program was one of the four presentations at the inaugural Innovator’s...

What our clients say

“We have trained facilitators (housekeepers, PSW’s, recreation team members) who are loving the interaction during their time at the Java Music Club. This program should be in every home committed to listening to the voices of our elders.”
Michelle Vermeeren, General Manager, Village of Glendale Crossing, London, Ontario

Michelle Vermeeren, General Manager, Village of Glendale Crossing, London, Ontario

“The Java Music Club really has made such a difference. We have come a long way in a year! The talking stick is amazing. They do feel empowered. The satisfactions scores related to this are amazing. Simply put, it works.”
Sherry King, Executive Director, Heisinger Bluffs, Jefferson City, MO

Sherry King, Executive Director, Heisinger Bluffs, Jefferson City, MO

“It’s my favorite group, it’s unique. I get to enjoy learning new things about them that I wouldn’t learn in regular groups that I do.”
Hilary Lipsett, Music Therapist Accredited

Hilary Lipsett, Music Therapist Accredited

“It’s like brothers and sisters that you don’t have.”
Group Participant, Java Music Club

Group Participant, Java Music Club

“To join in this group is to forget my worries. It eases your problems. This is different, something special. It takes the loneliness away.”
Resident, Ontario

Resident, Ontario

I cannot even tell you how phenomenal the roll out of the Java Music Club has been!

Director of Recreation and Volunteer Services

Director of Recreation and Volunteer Services

“The results were phenomenal. Both residents and staff witnessed immediate, positive behavioral changes and an increased sense of community among the participants.”
Dr. Michael Barber, Chief Medical Officer, National Church Residences, Ohio

“The program….it has gone over very well with our clientele. The music is fantastic and a lot of discussion has been created. This is a great investment for our facility! ”
Amanda Allen, Recreation Therapist, Adult Day Centre, Covenant Health, Alberta